But when I arrived at Pyland, I realized the importance of the stable boy's meal.
Only a strong tasting meal such as curry can hide the taste of opium.
Now, Simpson was a stranger and could not know what the meal was to be.
But clearly Straker knew it was curry, and he had a chance to put the opium in before the cook took it to the stables.
How does this connect with the dog's behaviour?' I asked. The dog's silence proved that it was not a stranger who took the horse away.
Clearly the midnight visitor